Reed Shea
About Reed Shea
Reed Shea is the Principal Product Manager at Barracuda, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and product management.
Current Role at Barracuda
Reed Shea is currently serving as Principal Product Manager at Barracuda. In this role, Reed leverages extensive experience in product management to drive the development and success of Barracuda's product offerings. The position involves integrating technology, design, and business strategies to deliver user-centric solutions, particularly in the cybersecurity space. Reed's focus is on achieving outstanding customer outcomes by rapidly testing hypotheses and refining user experiences.
Previous Experience at Procore Technologies
Reed Shea worked at Procore Technologies as Principal Product Manager from 2021 to 2024. During this period, Reed contributed to the company's product management efforts by emphasizing user-centric design and customer-focused solutions. The role required a strong commitment to testing and iterating on product features to enhance the overall user experience.
IBM Security / Resilient Systems Background
From 2016 to 2021, Reed Shea held the position of Product Manager at IBM Security / Resilient Systems in Cambridge, MA. Over five years, Reed made significant contributions to the cybersecurity domain, focusing on integrating advanced technology and business strategies to develop robust security solutions. This role further solidified Reed's expertise in cybersecurity and user-centered product development.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Reed Shea has a strong academic background with an MBA from the Yale School of Management, earned between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, Reed studied History, French, and Philosophy at Université Paris-Sorbonne in 2008-2009. Earlier, Reed completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and French at Boston College from 2006 to 2010. This diverse education has contributed to Reed's multidisciplinary approach to product management.
Experience in Financial Analysis at WMD Asset Management
Before transitioning to product management, Reed Shea worked at WMD Asset Management, LLC as an Analyst from 2007 to 2010 in Santa Barbara, CA. This role involved providing financial analysis and insights, which helped build a strong analytical foundation. The experience gained during these three years has been instrumental in shaping Reed's approach to product management and strategic decision-making.